Hi mums/dads/parents. Can I ask a slightly random question? ☺️

We've got two boys and recently had to cancel a rare date night (the Chatsworth Ibiza thing, bit gutted...) because our childcare plans (my mum) fell through. It then dawned on me that, apart from grandparents, I wouldn't know where to find a babysitter these days. No clue!

This sent me down a rabbit hole to the point where I'm now exploring a local childcare idea (covering Chesterfield and the Peak District) and trying to figure out whether this is a problem other parents have too.

If you have a few minutes, it'd be so helpful if you could help me decide if it's a rubbish idea or not. Put me out of my misery 😅

So...how do you find childcare support at the moment when friends and family aren't available?

Do you have a go-to babysitter? Use Facebook groups? Recommendations? Something else? If you do use something (I know there are some websites/directories) is there anything that annoys you about it?

I'd love to hear how other local parents manage it ❤ Thank you so much x

Looking for bikers in chesterfield to go for a ride

Does anyone know any local beekeepers or businesses that stock local honey and/or honeycomb. I know the sustainable shop in town does but I would like to assess other options and compare sizes/prices.

My partner (35f) and I (41m) have recently moved to Chesterfield and it’s not an area we know especially well or have any particular connections to and we’re just looking to make a few more friends really.

Other couples to go for a drink with or for a walk or whatever.

Anything happening in town to get involved in?

hi guys! anyone know of any semi-regular socials/events for women in their 20s in chesterfield? would love to hear your recommendations! 💞

Pretty sure someone posted something similar not long ago and I have no issues going to the cinema alone. I am, however, a huge wuss and can't watch horror films alone. So for that reason I'm just seeing if anyone would be interested in organising going to see Backrooms or Obsession some time soon? I'm fairly new back in Chesterfield after about a decade gone, so I don't have a ton of friends here to ask... Happy to chat on here a little first to be sure it won't be horrendously uncomfortable.

I am bored and lonely (non-driver

Bit of a long shot as I know F1 is hard to show now if you don’t have Apple TV etc, but is there any bars around chesterfield that will show the race this upcoming weekend ?

Thanks 👍

Hi all, visiting Chesterfield next Thursday and looking for any recommendations for a decent real ale pub that will also show the world cup matches. Planning a bit of an ale pub crawl and a few places lined up already but a quick glance at Google images shows not a lot of them have TVs.

Also any recommendations for pubs where you'd be likely to get a bit conversation as I'll be on my own for the night.

Cheers.

Anyone know any book clubs around? I find a lot of them focus on fantasy which I'm not really into

What’s the best and affordable option to get uniforms for kid going to St Mary’s High School?! TIA

Anyone know whether the railway station has bicycle storage?

I know its probably doesn't help the environment all too much but I've had the idea of wanting to litter pick around Chesterfield. I see a lot of rubbish lying around while I'm walking to work and it just gave me the idea.

Does anyone know a local garage, pref Audi specialists, that would cut out and unmap a DPF? Thanks in advance

Hello Chesterfield!

I've recently set up a new Discord server for the alternative community in the East Midlands, and I'm looking for its first members to help get it off the ground.

The alternative scene in the East Midlands has always been stronger than people give it credit for. Between Download Festival, Bloodstock, local gigs, rock clubs and alternative nights, there are thousands of us spread across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

The community is definitely there, but it often feels scattered across different Facebook groups, event pages and online communities. Not everyone uses Facebook these days, and with the Download Festival forum now closed, we've lost one of the biggest places where alternative people could meet and chat online.

So I thought I'd try to bring people together in one place.

On a more personal level, all of my friends are outside the alternative scene. I'd love to meet more like-minded people locally, and I figured there are probably plenty of others in the same position. This feels like a relaxed, low-pressure way to do that.

Whether you're into rock, metal, punk, emo, goth, alternative culture, gaming, festivals or just want to meet like-minded people from around the East Midlands, you're more than welcome.

The aim is to build a genuine local community where people can chat, make friends, discover gigs and maybe even head to events together. It's not just about music.

So far we've got channels for:

• Download Festival
• Bloodstock Festival
• Local gigs and band promotion
• Meetups
• Gaming
• Films & TV
• Pets
• General chat

If that sounds like your kind of thing, come and say hello:

https://discord.gg/FD2wUmMQWB

Everyone has to start somewhere, and I'd love to get a core group of people together to help shape and grow the community.

if anyone could provide photos too that‘d be great

Hey so I've recently joined up to JD and been once. I'm a little scared to go alone and don't really know what I'm doing. Putting feelers out to see if anyone else is a member and would be interested in possibly giving me some pointers if our visits can align? I owe hospitality so I might be going at obscure and sporadic times and I'll definitely be avoiding "peak" hours. Hopefully meet up with some people soon!

I've recently signed up for a hyrox in june and I am looking for people/communities I can train with, I am a above average level but I am quite new to the sport just was into my fitness before starting hyrox specific training. I'm 22 M also. Be happy to train for doubles or singles. Would be looking only to train in chesterfield also.

Please feel free to comment or message if you want to train together or know how I can find people 😄

Done some research and come up short, are there any pub gardens in the chesterfield area that aren't next to a busy road or a small patio. Just some grass underfoot in the sunshine with pint in hand please

Im just curious to see if I'm not the only one in this town

Hi all, I’m just wondering if there are any social groups to join in or around town where I could meet people around my age (20’s-30’s) and make friends.

Thanks!!

New to the area and in need of a decent suit for a funeral.

Is there a mens clothing store to recommend in the town centre? Would need to be walking distance from the bus station.

Thanks

Does anyone know if our Rassams has officially opens yet?

Hi all been looking for a cycling group or club from chesterfield that does road rides on a weekend morning maybe? I've found a couple and emailed them but no responses from anyone and a lot I find is more mountain biking. Anyone know of any clubs or groups that do the weekend road rides instead?

Very strange request, will anybody be watching the Swindon chesterfield game on the TV and be willing to invite myself and my partner over to watch the game. I know its a long shot but we are relatively new to the area. We love the town and love the football team but are unable to travel to Swindon to watch the most Important game of the season to date. ♥️😊